These is something warm and nostalgic about old advertising posters. Their bright colours, quirky artwork and fun catchphrases transport us to their long-lost world. They were each created to show how their product epitomised a bright new future of innovation or excellence. Today these posters really suit our modern walls as they provide us with an engaging item without the formalities of more formal art works. Although 2 tone colour printing began in the early 19th Century, it was not really until the late 19th Century that it was widely employed for advertising posters.
During the 19th Century most posters were text heavy, but as the 20th Century came about a shift took place whereby advertising posters became predominantly about the image and far less about the associated text. Either type of paper poster can look great on display, and it just comes down to whichever piece appeals to you. Posters from the 1940s onwards are particularly popular right now. Of course, people have been reproducing old posters for many years now, but since the paper and printing process is very different nothing is as appealing as an original.
At Love Antiques we have a great selection of authentic antique and vintage posters to suit any wall space.
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Bridget Riley Untitled (after Blaze) 1964 Screenprint on Paper
£ 295
Bridget Riley Untitled (after Blaze) 1964 Screenprint on Paper
£ 295
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
The Old Yard
Victorian Framed Advertising Poster
£ 725
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe Poster 1971
£ 1,000
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for Oxford Street
£ 30
£ 120
Elder Books & Collectables
Original 1877 Complete Booklet for Pear's Soap Adverts For Complexion & Children
£ 26
Original 1877 Complete Booklet for Pear's Soap Adverts For Complexion & Children
£ 26
Elder Books & Collectables
Elder Books & Collectables
1951 Large Film Lobby Card Pandora & The Flying Dutchman James Mason Ava Gardner
£ 32
1951 Large Film Lobby Card Pandora & The Flying Dutchman James Mason Ava Gardner
£ 32
Elder Books & Collectables
Elder Books & Collectables
1963 Original Large Film Poster Lobby Card The Sadist Starring Arch Hall
£ 38
1963 Original Large Film Poster Lobby Card The Sadist Starring Arch Hall
£ 38
Elder Books & Collectables
Elder Books & Collectables
1951 Large Size Film Lobby Card For Amor Perdido Amalia Aguilar Original Print
£ 48
1951 Large Size Film Lobby Card For Amor Perdido Amalia Aguilar Original Print
£ 48
Elder Books & Collectables
Elder Books & Collectables
1941 Large Film Poster Lobby Card For The Great Train Robbery Original Print
£ 35
1941 Large Film Poster Lobby Card For The Great Train Robbery Original Print
£ 35
Elder Books & Collectables
Mark Stacey Antiques & Decorative
Pen & Ink Advertising Sketch
£ 115
19th Century Antiques
Roy Lichtenstein Poster Artist's Studio Look Mickey
£ 225
19th Century Antiques
Roy Lichtenstein Exhibition Poster Apple 1981 Popart Original
£ 675
19th Century Antiques
Roy Lichtenstein Poster Cold Shoulder Pop Art Poster 1987
£ 675
19th Century Antiques
Roy Lichtenstein Poster Set of 2 Whaam! Both Panels Pop Art Poster
£ 525
Roy Lichtenstein Poster Set of 2 Whaam! Both Panels Pop Art Poster
£ 525
19th Century Antiques
19th Century Antiques
Roy Lichtenstein Poster Shipboard Girl Comic Pop Art Poster 1982
£ 495
19th Century Antiques
Rare Roy Lichenstein I Love Liberty Poster 1982
£ 895
19th Century Antiques
Rare Roy Lichtenstein 'kiss V' 1990 Original Exhibition Poster Print
£ 195
Rare Roy Lichtenstein 'kiss V' 1990 Original Exhibition Poster Print
£ 195
19th Century Antiques
19th Century Antiques
Roy Lichtenstein Poster Crak! Pop Art Plakat Castelli
£ 645
19th Century Antiques
Roy Lichtenstein Poster I Know How You Must Feel, Brad 1963 Poster
£ 175
Roy Lichtenstein Poster I Know How You Must Feel, Brad 1963 Poster
£ 175
19th Century Antiques
19th Century Antiques
Roy Lichtenstein Poster NYC Ballet American Music Festival 1988 in Mint Condition
£ 549
Roy Lichtenstein Poster NYC Ballet American Music Festival 1988 in Mint Condition
£ 549
19th Century Antiques
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Vintage Anatomical Human Body Poster
£ 145
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Rare Antique Canadian Trans Pacific Ships Advertising Poster Framed Showcard
£ 2,500
Rare Antique Canadian Trans Pacific Ships Advertising Poster Framed Showcard
£ 2,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for The National Theatre
£ 30
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for Royal Festival Hall
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for Southwark Cathedral
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for HMS Belfast
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for the Tate Gallery
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for Waltham Abbey
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for Whipps Cross Lido
£ 25
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for White City
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for Horniman Museum
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for Chiswick House
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for Earl's Court
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for Chartwell
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for Knole Park
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for Box Hill
£ 35